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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.16, 3,083.28 and 1,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.16, 3,083.28 and 1,081 is: 1,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.16 : 3,083.28 = 1,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.16/3,083.28 = 1,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.16x = 3,083.28 × 1,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.16x = 3,333,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,025.68/2,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.78

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